The Directorate General Immigration and Emigration issues two categories
of residence permits: Temporary residence permit and Permanent residence permit
To apply for a permit click on
the appropriate permit class on the right hand menu
NOTE: THIS APPLIES TO ALL PERMITS
* To the applicants applying
for residence permit, grace period is 15 days upon arrival in the country.
After that period, penalties will be applied immediately as stipulated by the
law.
* Diploma, Police Clearance,
Marriage certificate and Birth Certificate should be translated in English or
French. Police Clearance should be original only.
* Immigration officers to
certify a copy of other documents if the applicant is in possession of original
documents.
* EAC citizens do not pay for
resident permit
* A work permit holder has the
right to change employers during the period of validity of the work permit, but
he/she is required to inform the office of the Directorate General of
Immigration and Emigration in writing. While renewing the permit, he/she is
required to present a resignation letter or termination letter from
the previous employer.
* Investors/Entrepreneurs
before applying for residence permits, are advised to contact the Field
Inspection and Law enforcement department of The Directorate General Immigration and Emigration, to arrange for a field visit.
* The Directorate General of
Immigration and Emigration may request the applicants to submit any other
document when deems necessary for more information and clarification.
Source: www.migration.gov.rw
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